Minutes
Santee City Council
Council Chamber - Building 2
10601 Magnolia Avenue
Santee, California
June 22, 2022
This Regular Meeting of the Santee City Council was called to order by Mayor John W.
Minto at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor John W. Minto, Vice Mayor Ronn Hall and Council Members Laura Koval, Rob McNelis and Dustin Trotter - 5.
Officers present: City Manager Marlene Best, City Attorney Shawn Hagerty, and City Clerk Annette Ortiz
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Scotty James - Village Church SD PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Bill Pommering, Padre Dam Municipal Water District Board of Directors President
PROCLAMATION: Proclaiming July 2022 as Parks Make Life Better Month in the City of Santee
Mayor Minto presented the Proclamation to members of the Santee Park and Recreation Committee.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Koval registered an abstention to Item 4. (1) Approval of Reading by Title Only and Waiver of Reading in Full of Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda. (City Clerk - Ortiz) (2) Approval of Payment of Demands as Presented. (Finance - McDermott) (3) Approval of the Expenditure of $69,244.83 for May 2022 Legal Services and Reimbursable Costs. (Finance - McDermott)
(4) Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Santee Lakes Storm Drain Replacement (CIP 2020-24) Project as Complete. (Development Services - Engineering) (Reso 085-2022)
(5) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of New Structural Firefighting Clothing (Turnouts) from Municipal Emergency Services, per Sourcewell Contract #032620-MES in an Amount Not to Exceed $36,001.90. (Fire - Garlow) (Reso 086-2022)
Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2022 Page 2 of 6 ACTION: Vice Mayor Hall moved approval of the Consent Calendar.
Council Member Trotter seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Hall: Aye; and Council Members Koval: Aye; McNelis: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0. Council Member Koval abstained on Item 4.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT (15 minutes):
(A) Janet Garvin spoke regarding the Fanita Ranch development.
Steven G Sidlovsky spoke regarding prolife.
(C) Richard Bajic spoke regarding the condition of his neighborhood.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
(6) Cannabis Workshop No. 5. (City Manager - Best)
The City Manager introduced the item and the Assistant City Attorney and Director of Finance provided a PowerPoint presentation. The Principal Planner, City Attorney, City Manager and Ajay Kolluri from HdL Companies responded to questions.
PUBLIC SPEAKER(S):
• Dan Bickford
• Michael Erik Wiese
Dianne El-Hajj, Santee School Board
• Mirlos Campuzano, CREC
• Becky Rapp
• Lynda Marrokal
After a brief discussion, Council provided direction to staff. (7) Continued Review of the Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23, and Resolution Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and Taking Related Actions. (Finance - McDermott) (Reso 087- 2022) (Reso 087-2022)
The Director of Finance provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions in conjunction with the Director of Community Services, Public Services Manager and Principal Civil Engineer.
ACTION: Vice Mayor Hall moved approval of staff recommendation.
Council Member McNelis seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Hall: Aye; and Council Members Koval: Aye; McNelis: Aye; and Trotter: No. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1.
Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2022 Page 3 of 6 NEW BUSINESS:
(8) Workshop on the Use of Remaining Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Funding. (Development Services - Engineering)
The Senior Management Analyst provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions.
PUBLIC SPEAKER(S):
Brian Gruters, PATH San Diego
• Ivan Andujan, East County Transitional Living Center
• Andrea Castellanos, Home Start
FAILED ACTION: Council Member McNelis moved approval of staff recommendation.
Council Member Trotter seconded the motion, which failed by the following vote: Mayor Minto: No; Vice Mayor Hall: No; and Council Members Koval: No; McNelis: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 2. Noes: 3.
ACTION: Under discussion, Vice Mayor Hall moved approval of the third Substantial Amendment to the Program Year 2019 Annual Action Plan funds to be allocated as listed below.
Council Member Koval seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Hall: Aye; and Council Members Koval: Aye; McNelis: Aye; and Trotter: No. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1.
CDBG-CV Remaining Funds Allocation
PATH San Diego 50,000.00
East County Transitional Living Center 71,832.00
Home Start Inc. 50,000.00
East County Homeless Tas Force 2,000.00
Total $173,832.00
(9) Authorize Improvements to Pickleball Courts at Big Rock Park as Donations are Obtained. (Community Services - Chavez)
The Director of Community Services and the Public Services Manager presented a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions.
PUBLIC SPEAKER(S):
• Dan Bickford
ACTION: Vice Mayor Hall moved approval of staff recommendation.
Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2022 Page 4 of 6 Council Member McNelis seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Hall: Aye; and Council Members Koval: Aye; McNelis: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
(10) Resolution Authorizing the Award of a Contract for Street Sweeping Services to Sweeping Corporation of America (SCA). (Community Services - Chavez) (Reso 088-2022)
The Director of Community Services presented a PowerPoint presentation with assistance of the Senior Management Analyst.
ACTION: Vice Mayor Hall moved approval of staff recommendation.
Council Member McNelis seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Hall: Aye; and Council Members Koval: Aye; McNelis: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
(11) Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with D-Max Engineering, Inc. for Storm Water Program As-Needed Staffing Services. (Development Services - Engineering) (Reso 089-2022)
The Principal Civil Engineer provided a staff report and responded to Council questions.
ACTION: Council Member Koval moved approval of staff recommendation.
Vice Mayor Hall seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto:
Aye; Vice Mayor Hall: Aye; and Council Members Koval: Aye; McNelis: Aye; and Trotter:
Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
(12) Resolution Authorizing the Expenditure of San Diego River Conservancy Grant Funds in Accordance with All Program Requirements and Finding in Support of and Authorizing an Open Market Purchase of One New 2023 Firematic Dodge 5500 STL Rally 500 Type 6 Wildland Brush Engine from South Coast Fire Equipment, Inc. (Fire - Garlow) (Reso 090-2022) The Fire Chief presented a PowerPoint presentation.
ACTION: Vice Mayor Hall moved approval of staff recommendation.
Council Member Trotter seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Hall: Aye; and Council Members Koval: Aye; McNelis: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2022 Page 5 of 6 (13) Community Services Department Cancellation Refund Policy and Guidelines. (Community Services - Chavez)
The Director of Community Services and the Recreation Services Manager provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions.
ACTION: Council Member Koval moved approval of staff recommendation.
Council Member McNelis seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Mayor Minto: Aye; Vice Mayor Hall: Aye; and Council Members Koval: Aye; McNelis: Aye; and Trotter: Aye. Ayes: 5. Noes: 0.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: (Continued)
None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Vice Mayor Hall reported that about the Community Meet and Greet for District 2, where members of the public can meet their local representatives.
Mayor Minto spoke regarding the League of California Cities meeting he attended in which they discussed employee retention.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
The City Manager reminded the community about the Santee Summer Concerts at Town Center Community Park.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
Council Members recessed at 10:06 p.m. and convened in Closed Session at 10:07 p.m. (14) Conference with Labor Negotiators
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
City Designated Representative: City Manager
Employee Organization: Santee Firefighters Association
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
(Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2))
Significant Exposure to Litigation: One case related to a worker's compensation Santee City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2022 Page 6 of 6 Council Members reconvened in Open Session at 10:19 p.m. with all members present.
Mayor Minto reported for Items 14 and 15 the Council unanimously voted to move forward on both Items.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
Date Approved: July 27, 2022